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Newspaper

The Jefferson County Record

Location

Diller, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1896

Page

2

Diller Neb Post Office Mails Second Class Matter

Notice indicates item entered at the Diller Nebraska post office for transmission through the mails as second class matter.

Diller, Neb

Farmers Plowing Second Time as Rain Falls

In the county since May 1, about nine inches of rain has fallen. Mrs. Dr. Kaupp visits her parents in Virginia while Diller plans Fourth of July preparations. Busy people seek quick relief, and One Minute Cough Cure promises prompt, lasting results from J. W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner. Park Koons and the Misses Jennie Kendall and Lizzie Emery attend the Beatrice teachers institute this week.

J. W. Sutton B. F. Lightner Park Koons Jennie Kendall Lizzie Emery Teachers Institute Beatrice

Zook Family Visit to Barneston Reported

Frank Zook visited his parents at Barneston on Sunday and was accompanied by his cousins Miss Ollie Zook and Master Clyde Zook.

Frank Zook Barneston Miss Ollie Zook Master Clyde Zook

Masonic Lodge Elects Officers for Coming Year

At Tuesday night’s meeting the lodge elected officers for the ensuing year. They will be installed at the next gathering in two weeks. Della Barber, two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Barber formerly of near here now in Wynnewood Indian Territory, died May 26.

Masonic Lodge Della Charles Barber Wynnewood, I. T

Porkers and cattle hauled to Omaha from local ranch

J B Zook of Zook and Clark traveled to Omaha on Tuesday driving a load of porkers and a mixed car of hogs and cattle from the Fitzgerald ranch west of town.

Zook & Clark Omaha Fitzgerald

One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed in Ad by Sutton and Lightner

An advertisement urges readers to try One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and colds promising easier relief and better results. It touts J. W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner as endorsers and promotes the product as a superior medicine choice.

J. W. Sutton B. F. Lightner J. W.sutton

Bonded Abstract of J Monroe Davis in Fairbury

Real estate and loan actions rely on a bonded abstract by J Monroe Davis issued through Bonded Abstract over First National Bank in Fairbury Nebraska. Ensure the abstract is secured to smooth sale or loan approval.

J. Monroe Davis First National Bank Fairbury Ebr

Envelopes Offered for Record Office Printing

One hundred high quality 64 inch envelopes with name business and return card printed for 50 cents. Larger quantities available for less money proportionally.

Steele Gauges Support in Jefferson Thayer District

GC F Steele, candidate for senator, canvassed Jefferson and Thayer counties this week and Monday, expressing optimism about success after a thorough district tour.

F. Steele Jefferson Thayer the Woods Steele

Party honors Miss May and Celia Mack at Joliet home

A delightful party was hosted at Mr. John Shea's home last Monday evening in honor of his nieces Miss May Mack and Celia Mack of Joliet Illinois. They returned home Wednesday leaving many regrets.

John Shea Miss May Celia Mack

Republican county convention to be held at Fairbury

Henry Easter returned Saturday from Missouri and was glad to be back in Nebraska. Joe Bixby Jr a medical student at the State University returned Sunday to spend his vacation at home.

Fairbury Henry Easter Missouri Nebraska Joe Bixby, Jr The State University

Mrs Diller Returns Home After Visit to Relatives

Mrs Sam Diller returned Monday to her Strang home after a visit with relatives. The writer notes in twenty years in Jefferson county no better crop outlook has been seen than at present.

Sam Diller Strang Jefferson County

Dime Ice Cream and Cake Social by Local Ladies

The ladies of the Christian church announce a dime ice cream and cake social to be held Saturday evening June 20 1896. Also notes J Bixey Sr attended the grand lodge A F and A M in Omaha as delegate from Naphtali Lodge 206. The piece mentions a cough remedy and endorsements by J W Sutton and B F Lightner.

Ladies of the Christian Church Orperor Com Joseph Bixey, Sr Omaha Grand Lodge Naphtali Lodge

Unusually large grain harvest expected this year

The article notes an unusually large harvest with corn that survived heavy rains forming an excellent stand. It also mentions fields becoming weedy due to ongoing wet weather, affecting crop quality and management.

Emma J. Hayes Adjudged Insane Near Diller

Mrs Emma J Hayes of near Diller is ruled insane and will be sent to Lincoln asylum as soon as a room is found. Her long illness over two to three years is blamed for the mis fortune, per Fairbury Enterprise.

Emma J. Hayes Diller Lincoln Asylum

Populists Convene in Fairbury Name County Delegates

The populists held their county convention at Fairbury last Saturday selecting delegates for the state convention in Grand Island. July 15 list includes Charles York William H. Barnes Thad Williams Alonzo Hamburger H J Burge William Robinson George B Galbraith A J Hill. no county officers were nominated.

Fairbury Grand Island Charles York William H. Barnes Thad Williams Alonzo Hamburger H. J. Burge William Robinson George B. Galbraith A. J. Hill

Attempted Post Office Robbery Near Fairbury Turns Fatal

An attempted robbery at the Bower post office nine miles north of Fairbury ends with gunfire after two masked men force entry following closing time. A 16 year old clerk, son of Clem Hedges, hides under the counter and shoots at the robbers. they flee. Postmaster Graham was killed in a previous incident. William Henry is serving in the penitentiary.

Bower Fairbury Graham William Henry Clem Hedges

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted by Local Group

The group welcomed four new members at their last meeting. A member claimed DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cures piles and has helped hundreds of cases. Names mentioned include J. W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner.

Horn A. O. DU. W Ans DeWitt J. W. Sutton B. F. Lightner

Blausers Attend State University Commencement

J. O. Blauser and Miss Orleva Bilauser traveled to Lincoln on Wednesday for the State University commencement exercises where their brother C. L. E. Blauser graduates in the law department.

J. O. Blauser Orleva Bilauser Lincoln The State University C. L. E.blauser Law

Ladies' Aid elects officers at church meeting

The Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church met at Mrs. J. B. Zook's on Wednesday June 10 and elected officers for the coming year. Maria Koons was chosen president with J. B. Zook as vice president D H Diller as secretary and W P Mills as treasurer.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church J. B. Zook Maria Koons D. H. Diller W. P. Mills

Pain Balm relief for old soldier James Perdue

James Perdue of Monroe Michigan, afflicted with rheumatism, reports prompt relief from pain after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He states his back ached severely but relief allowed him to write these lines. Sold by J W Sutton Druggist.

James Perdue Monroe, Mich Chamberlain J. W. Sutton

Professor Vancil Moves to Topeka for New Agency Post

Professor Vancil shipped his household goods from Harbine via the Rock Island line last Saturday and will reside in Topeka Kansas after taking the general agency for an eastern publishing house. Known for scholarly attainments and refined speech he leaves many friends in Diller who wish him success in his new field.

Vancil Rock Island Harbine Topeka Kan Diller

Insurance for bowel complaints by cheap remedy ad

An advertisement argues for buying Chamberlain's Coke, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at 25 cents as a preventive insurance against bowel illness. It claims many die before care is obtained and asserts one or two doses cure ordinary cases, urging readers to buy from J. W. Sutton, Druggist.

J. W. Sutton Chamberlain

Pleasant precinct Republican primary meeting at Kelley’s office

The Pleasant precinct Republican primary met in Esq. D. R. Kelley’s office on Wednesday eve ning. J. W. Fouts was elected permanent chairman and Arch Schultz secretary. Delegates elected were A. L. Tristman John Specht Sr John Weese Frank T. Pearce J. W. Fouts F. D. Carr P. W. Price A. H. Colman J. P. London. W. C. Line declined to name the delegation.

Pleasant Precinct Esq D. R. Kelley J. W. Fouts Fouts Arch Schultz W. C. Line A. L. Tristman John Specht, Sr John Weese Frank T. Pearce F. D. Carr P. W. Price A. H. Colman J. P. London

Diller School Marksman Training Returns to Beatrice

A report notes that the year taught the intermediate department students at Diller schools how to shoot and returned to Beatrice on Saturday.

Diller Beatrice

Sound Liver and Health Claims for Herbine Liver Remedy

An advertisement claims Herbine cures liver stomach and bowel disorders and lists symptoms like jaundice headaches bad taste foul breath coated tongue and indigestion. It offers free sample bottles at J W Sutton’s drug store 52t and urges readers with these symptoms to use the product.

J. W. Sutton

Storm Passes North of Diller Causing Barn and Crib Damage

A south western cloud appeared around six on Saturday evening near Diller and moved northward. The storm veered west of town causing minor damage at Getto Willems and Harry Pittenger properties. Willems barn shifted on its foundation while Pittenger lost a corn crib shed, windmill, and related structures. Insurance covered the losses.

Diller Getto Willems Harry Pittenger Willems

Prominent Insurance Man Endorses Dallard’s Horehound Syrup

H M Blossom of Blosson & Co. testifies the cough from influenza was cured by one bottle. He sent a bottle to his sister in Quincy and she felt immediate relief. John Cranston of Quincy also praises Bailard’s Horehound Syrup as superior to others. Price 25 and 50 cents, sold by J W Sutton.

H. M. Blossom H. M. Blosson & Co N. 2Rd St. Louis Dallard John Cranston Hampshire Street Quincy Tls Bailard J. W. Sutton

Children’s Day at the Christian Church program

Sunday evening Children’s Day at the Christian Church drew a large audience as Sunday school children performed a full program. Amos Bush gave the address. several children gave prayers recitations and songs including Fay Diller Lola Martin Estella Martin Mabel Thompson and Nina Madden.

Christian Church Star Class Amos Bush Mrs. Jeffryes G. T. Wills Fay Diller Lloyd Bush Myrtle Pearce Lucille Miller Mable Fry Nina Madden Minnie Pearce Maudie Bush Maudie Wells Hazel Veiths Edith Deck Carrie Madden Elma Oaks Bertha Mills Dora Price Mabel Thompson Freddie Witty Nora Deck Nina Lola Martin Alice Trowbridge Susie Bush Estella Martin Ethel Jeffryes Long Lola Agnes Crane Zella Pearce Addie Miller Ollie Stevens Resurrection Little Will Pinkie Clark Virgie Wright Roy Bush

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Jefferson Co. Record F. T. Pearce Pub Diller, Nebr Loosk's Block Dr. Kaupp Virginia the Christian Church
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